Falls Church Farmers Market - America's Favorite Famers Markets Contest

The Falls Church Farmers Market is again participating in a nationwide challenge and would like your vote! The City is participating in the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ Contest to see which farmers markets can rally the most support from its customers. Polls are open until midnight on September 3, so take a moment to cast your vote here: http://bit.ly/Vote4FC.

In 2011, the Falls Church Farmers Market was voted #3 of medium-size markets in the country, and took the top spot for that market size in Virginia. The contest, sponsored by American Farmland Trust, aims to spotlight the connection between fresh local food and the local farms and farmland that supply it. In addition to supporting local farmers, buying locally helps protect the environment by reducing packaging and transportation demands.

The Falls Church Farmers Market is operated by the Recreation and Parks Division and is open every Saturday morning, year-round in the City Hall parking lot at 300 Park Ave. During spring, summer and fall, more than 40 vendors offer a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables as
well as cheeses, meats, baked goods, plants, honey and wine and a visiting chef provides cooking demonstrations. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners also staff a booth to answer gardening questions.

For more information, contact Recreation and Parks at 703-248-5077.